ABSTRACT
Similarly as in the previous chapter, the initial de‘nitions of what is understood under the term “carbon paste” can be given by means of the authentic citation of descriptions formulated by its inventor, Adams, in his three principal texts:
(i) Introductory report “Carbon Paste Electrodes” [1] “… The (carbon) paste is prepared by stirring together the carbon and organic liquid until the mass appears uniformly wetted. …” (followed by speci‘cation of the ‘rst carbon paste of the 7:1 type) “… This is a moderately thick paste, well suited for pool application. …”
(ii) Review [2], p. 71 … (with an introductory paragraph reasoning the introduction of CPEs for anodic voltammetry) “… The carbon paste itself contains a mixture of carbon (graphite) with organic liquid, forming a typical consistency of peanut butter. …”
Note: In the context of this rather idiosyncratic comparison, see also the cartoon picture in the Foreword to this book and look upon its right upper corner.
